Turnpiker, Box Stock
There's gonna be some filler on this kit. Sink holes everywhere.
Not only do I have to deal with the sink holes, the frame is warped too
The excess flash, is probably where the plastic ran to.
Managed to get the frame together, after a little hot water treatment on the warped frame rail
Ejection pin marks, are massive!
They're on every part
Even worse, the cab is warped!
Yep, definitely not the best. This isn't going to be a quick fix 🙁
I got some colour on the engine/motor.
Kit advised 50/50 silver and clear blue. I actually like it.
Kit advised 50/50 silver and clear blue. I actually like it.
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2 28 April, 19:04
BozzerSo, I started this, basically to keep my sanity. It's an old kit, and I won it on eBay, years ago. I love the look of the truck, so let's see what I can do with it?
28 April, 19:13
BozzerThis isn't the "Walk in the park" kit, that I thought it was, Martin. I've tried the hot water treatment, on the cab, with no effect. So, it's a ceramic tile on the radiator, and weight on the roof. Hopefully, tomorrow will see some better results?
28 April, 20:09
Nigel ChapmanMy food dehydrator I use for drying painted items has a variable temp setting. Would anything like that help with the cab? I.e. a constant heat flow around the cab may soften it allowing it be reshaped.
28 April, 20:43
BozzerI like that idea, Nigel. I unfortunately, don't own a hairdryer, but I do have a heat gun. I don't particularly want to use it. As I type now, the tile and weight method, is underway. The heating and cooling of the radiator, should assist the process, but you've definitely given me a new train of thought.
Thankyou, my friend. The collective minds of the hive, strike again 👍
28 April, 20:50
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Just something to keep me busy, before my glue dries up
